Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 14, 2010

If you want to raise venture capital more easily the advice could be quite practical and counter-intuitive. Many companies that are raising B or C venture capital rounds right now raised their initial money in 2005-2008. Take liquidation preferences head on. It is 2010. It’s not easy.

Venture Capital 289

Venture Capital Liquidation Preference Common Stock Dividend 289

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 10, 2022

I like the quote she pulled out of me in our conversation. I don’t respond to many interview requests these days, but I’ll always talk to her. She has a good article today in TechCrunch titled Embrace the down round (it’s going to be okay, maybe). and a bunch of other things.

Down Round 162

Down Round Ratchet Liquidation Preference Participating Preferred 162

Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 9, 2019

First let’s discuss pro rata rights (sometimes referred to as “participation” or “preemptive” or “right of first offer/refusal” rights) – which investors will typically request in connection with any venture capital financing. The post WHAT ARE SUPER PRO RATA RIGHTS? appeared first on WALKER CORPORATE LAW GROUP, PLLC.

Preferred Stock 56

Preferred Stock Term Sheet Dilution Stock 56

Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Conversion right: In Germany, there is generally no conversion right entitling the holder of preferred shares to convert them into common shares at any time. This may not seem like a big deal at first glance, but it has extensive implications under various aspects, such as the structure of the liquidation preference.

Germany 165

Germany Liquidation Preference Option Pool Advisory Board 165

Scott Edward Walker

APRIL 9, 2012

Venture capital funds, seed funds, super angels, angel groups, incubators, and “friends and family” are all playing the seed financing game and investing early in startups in an attempt to land the next Facebook. ii) what happens if the maturity date is reached prior to the note’s conversion to equity?

Preferred Stock 87

Preferred Stock Finance Common Stock Liquidation Preference 87